2012 Audi A6 Review
Once again, Audi is setting the standard: the new A6 arrives in dealerships in early 2011. The successor to the executive sedan features the world's most successful innovative solutions in all areas of technology.
An intelligent combination of materials makes the body extremely light, the operation is easy, despite a wealth of features and range of support systems and multimedia is vast. The new A6 range starts with five power plants from 130 kW (177 hp) and 220 kW (300 hp) of production: two petrol and three TDI units. Audi A6 hybrid will follow at a later date, and it combines the power of a big V6 with the fuel economy of a four-cylinder unit. A range of powertrain options are also available. Audi drive select dynamic management system for all versions TFSI and TDI, has been expanded to include one more way - the "efficiency" of the program.
The new Audi A6 sedan: set the standard for innovation.
Audi has redesigned its flagship model of leadership. The new A6 is designed to make its market debut in early 2011. Its light body, sporty chassis and a wide range of new assistance and multimedia systems, a full-size sedan is packed with innovative solutions for all the technology in the field. Available for engines and transmissions are the same scale. Combining the V6 fuel efficiency four-cylinder engine, soon-to-be-available hybrid will be a highlight of the A6 range.
Much of the body of the new Audi A6 is aluminum and steel high-tech, which is extremely light, rigid and secure. The state of design methods and art materials ensure extremely low noise levels inside. The tuning of all components and systematic hydraulic damping in the shaft and bearings provide excellent convenience of train vibrations.
The design of the new Audi A6 represents sportiness and elegance. The sedan is 4.92 meters (16.14 feet) long and 1.87 meters (6.14 feet) wide, but only 1.46 m (4.79 feet) high - the proportions that are unmatched in sports competition . The long hood, low roofline and visible scan lines on the sides to create a dynamic appearance. Optional LED headlights emphasize the significant expression in the front.
The spacious interior of the new Audi A6 echoes the style of muscular exterior. The important feature is the "wrap-around" - a position that surrounds the driver and front passenger. The dashboard with elegant curves places the driver in the center of the cabin.
Every interior design detail is a sign of concern that the Audi vehicles to invest. All materials, including wood veneer layers innovative, has been selected and produced with great care. Alternatively, the front seats can be equipped with ventilation and massage functions. Classy bright lights package includes the small points of light throughout the interior.
The new Audi A6 is equipped with the logical concept of ergonomics between all models of brand. Automatic climate control and highly efficient next-generation radio system is standard MMI, Audi also offers an optional head-up display that projects vital information on the windshield. MMI operating system, touch is also available. This provides a large part of the MMI on the hard drive and navigation, to be controlled using a touch pad.
Online services, even if the partnership developed by Audi and the supplier of the Google service, which combines a full-size sedan to the Internet via a network of Bluetooth car phone. UMTS module to design images and information about Google Earth to monitor and integrate them into a navigation path. WLAN hotspot provides contact information for mobile devices on board. Back to hi-fi line is the Bang & Olufsen Advanced Sound System.
MMI Navigation plus with working closely with voluntary and security systems in the new A6. Data from the route to the front to control units for headlights, automatic transmission and Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop & Go This allows these systems to recognize complex scenarios and help the driver. In many situations, Audi system pre common sense safety can reduce accidents and their consequences, or even prevent them. Audi Lane Assist actively helps the driver maintain the A6 on the right track, and the Park Assist system relieves the driver of the rope to control when parallel parking.
Audi A6 offers a choice of five powerful engines and high efficiency: two petrol and three TDI. These engines developing between 130 kW (177 hp) and 220 kW (300 hp). All these engines use technology the importance of the modular efficiency platform brand - Start-Stop, the energy recovery system, and the concept of thermal management products.
Throughout the model line, the fuel consumption dropped from A6 up to 19 percent over the previous model. Regarding consumption, A6 outsells the competition.
The most powerful unit in the range is the 2.0 TDI. In conjunction with a manual transmission, it takes an average of only 4.9 liters of fuel per 100 km (48.00 U.S. mpg) and emits only 129 g CO2 per km (207.61 g / mile). The hybrid will be available from the Audi A6 at a later date. Service up to 180 kW (245 hp) in the system performance, the 2.0 TFSI, the higher the electric motor to achieve an effective acceleration and sporty with an average consumption of just 6.2 liters per 100 km (37.94 mpg USA) (provisional figure).
Like the previous model of the new Audi A6 is also available in a wide range of transmissions. The selection, which is based on the engine version, will include a six-speed manual, multitronic continuously variable, and a brand new, sporty S tronic. Each unit is set with care and with a wide gear ratio, the significant performance sedan.
Depending on the version of the engine power distributed by the gears before or quattro permanent four-wheel drive, the center differential ring gear and torque vectoring feature the ultimate in response strength, stability and dynamics. For high-end engine, Audi will offer an optional sport differential.
Initializes a new A6 combines sporty precision with maximum comfort. Its links are made of aluminum, the steering has restored a powerful electro-mechanical units. Executive Sedan wheels are always 16 to 20 inches in diameter.
Audi drive select driving dynamics system is standard, and front-wheel drive models are equipped with ESP with sports electronic limited slip differential on board. For added comfort, air suspension with adaptive damping option checked. Dynamic management will soon be available also as an opportunity.
Body.
Audi has created an intelligent combination of different materials, making the body of the new Audi A6 extremely easy, safe and firm. Thank you to its composite steel-aluminum construction, the body weighs about 15 percent lower than a conventional steel structure, used sedan with the four rings of a top position among the competition. Provides 130 kW (177 hp), the A6 2.0 TDI tipped the scales at just 1575 kg (3472.28 lb), excluding the driver.
Aluminum components account for more than 20 percent of the body. Strut mounts in front of the car are mergers, struts and engine compartment and rear bumper beams are the parts that are made of lightweight material. All additional components such as front wings, bonnet, tailgate, doors, cross the bulkhead and the boot is made of aluminum panels.
High-end steels also play a key role in the new Audi A6. The best of these are hot shaped steel, which will receive a tensile strength of the temperature increase during the training process. These steels can be found in some of the passenger cell and its transition toward the front of the car. In many areas, custom spaces are used. These panels of different thicknesses, which are thicker and stronger, or more load dusty.
New Audi A6 sedan is extremely quiet. Thanks to a sophisticated system of large aero-acoustics and insulation, interior noise levels remain very low even at high speeds on the highway. Exceptional comfort swing the result of careful tuning of all components in a systematic hydraulic damping of the axle and transmission bearings, and very rigid.
The accuracy of aerodynamic adjustment, which also includes the soil and air panels in the engine compartment, resulting in a coefficient of drag (Cd) of 0.26 in the basic version, an improvement over its predecessor. The front surface of the new Audi A6 2.3 Measures m2 (24.76 m2).
Headlights.
The headlights give the A6 a distinctive look. With a sleek design that widens towards the wings, they move visual attention outward. A curved panel or wing, provides a structure within them, and the lower edge forming an undulating contour.
High intensity halogen headlights are standard on the new A6. Xenon units that include more new all time and daylight LED tread is available from Audi. Also available is adaptive lighting, which provides perfect lighting for all driving conditions. Among its features are the system of lights floating Range Control detects other vehicles and places with a camera and adjust its own light by pivoting modules with smooth transitions.
The lamp control unit works with the optional MMI navigation system where it receives more data route in advance. Use of assistance based on vehicle navigation, the system can activate the lighting road while the car is still on the ramp, for example, or turn on the headlights as the car reaches an intersection.
The new A6 can be equipped with all LED lights - a major technological innovation for Audi. They emit white light similar to daylight, at night, it is gentle on the eyes. LED lamps are long lasting, maintenance-free and highly effective; the beam, each unit requires only 40 watts.
The high-performance LED high beam and low-beam headlights produce stunning graphics. Daytime running lights and turn signals, comprising a large number of LEDs appear as a homogenous band at the bottom of the lighthouse. The beam assistant automatically switches between high and low lights. The turning light, lights of all time and lights to complete the highway system.
Design.
The latest Audi A6 is 4.92 meters (16.14 feet) long and has a wheelbase of 2.91 meters (9.55 m). Measuring 1.87 meters (6.14 feet) wide, it is only 1.46 meters (4.79 feet) high. Compared to the previous model, it comes in a few millimeters shorter and lower, the width and, especially, its wheelbase, but has increased significantly. The harmonious proportions - a long hood, short overhangs, and the curved roof line - embody a character of a sporty elegance.
Painted in black shiny high grid, low image with beveled corners only merges perfectly with sculpted front end. Horizontal blinds emphasizes the width of the A6 past, such as under large air intakes.
The interaction between the smooth and precise, hard lines dominate the side view of the new Audi A6. Typical of the brand metal body is almost two times higher than in the greenhouse. The tornado line below the edge of the window through the side, it forms a prominent shady banks, lending strength to the shoulders of the body. Above the rocker panels are the dynamic line, which takes a trip up slightly. A brilliant package increases the area around the windows.
The elegant line ends with a lead of main line with a subtle spoiler. The matt black insert on the two main television networks, round exhaust pipes for the exhaust system. As is always the case, an Audi, the surfaces at the tip of the tail in three dimensions. The style of the taillights two sides also echoes the trapezoidal shape of the headlights in the rear of the car.
In conjunction with xenon plus headlights and LED, Audi also offers rear lights with LED technology, which gives a three-dimensional effect on the distribution of light. The back lighting provides visual band continues as a large U-shaped curve, turn signals form a band across the top edge of the device. Incandescent lamps to light the lights backup and rear fog lights.
The optional S line exterior package gives the car an even sportier look, with bumpers most prominent feature, the grids at the inlet and diffuser insert. The broadcaster and the edge of the center of the front wing is painted gray, the wings and badges online door sills sporting S. Karmen panels are the same color as the body.
Audi A6 offers a new 12 paint. Two solid colors is called the White Ibis, and shiny black. Eight metal aviator shades with names of Blue, Dakota Black, Ice Silver, Havana Black, Moonlight Blue, Black, Oolong, white quartz, and - coming - Bright White. Deep black pearl effect and Garnet round selection.
Interior.
The new Audi A6 passengers satisfied with the internal atmosphere of airiness and volume, taut, dynamic exterior is reflected in the quality of internal lines. Wraparound inlay defines the cab, the driver's door and begins to run one of the big arch just below the windshield, there is always the front passenger door. Elegantly curved around the driver's seat, the dashboard of a high-precision round cut ribbons taut-line concept.
Every detail of the interior is executed with the utmost attention and care, along with the hand of the highest quality. Take, for example, control buttons shiny aluminum design, click on that and are committed to perfection. Only a few tenths of a millimeter wide, the differences run exactly parallel. The door of the clock and start and stop button function subtle red backlight. Ambient lighting and the optional lighting package highlighting the classroom environment.
The front seats of the new A6 offers excellent support and advice for the body. Audi can also install the optional comfort seats, which can be adjusted 18 ways. These seats can be equipped with optional air-conditioned luxury and massage functions, including ten airbags and five programs to look back. Sports seats with the scarred face and reinforces an extensible mechanism for the thigh support is available as an alternative.
The seats in the rear of the luxury sedan offers plenty of space for the feet, knees, elbows and head, with doors that bring continuous adjustment easy. As part of the front seats comfortable option, Audi can install two individual seats in the rear compartment profiling, but without sacrificing the third. Great practical storage compartments are available in all seats, and a package of special storage is available.
The seats are covered in cloth as standard, with two types of leather and Alcantara / leather combination optional. The colors for the upholstery of the seats are black, beige, brown nougat Goa, titanium gray and beige velvet. Black, gray, brown and beige shades are available for indoor and roof liner is available in black, silver and beige.
In addition to the standard platinum micrometallic moldings, moldings are also available in an aluminum version. Inlays will also feature a wood veneers made of ash and walnut. In the near future, Audi also offers a new, extremely interesting option - made with layers of oak veneer.
The new Audi A6 offers a wide range of functions, each of which can be easily controlled because of the brand concept of a logical ergonomics. The latest generation MMI control system is a radio standard, the terminal is located in the center of a large gallery, which has a lot of space thanks to the electro-mechanical parking brake. When the system boots, the central council to follow her glossy black frame extends from the bridge elegant movement, measuring 6.5 inches diagonally, or 8, depending on the version.
The option system seven inch driver information (DIS) is seated between two large dial instruments. It is controlled using the multifunction steering wheel, like the DIS itself, available in several versions. Among the standard features of the system on-board computer with an efficiency program. On-board computer provides an indicator of shifting, offers tips for fuel efficient driving, and shows the current energy needs by the board of electric charges.
High-efficiency dual-zone automatic climate control is standard on the new Audi A6. One of the interesting alternatives have been recently developed for Head-Up Display that projects important information on the windshield. Colorful numbers and symbols seem to float from about 2.5 meters (8.20 meters), which improves the readability. Drivers can customize the display information.
Luggage compartment, lined with high quality carpet, a volume of 530 liters (18.72 cubic feet). The rear seat can be folded down as an additional feature, a feature that is standard comfort seats. For the tailgate, Audi offers the optional use of electricity that can be used to facilitate the key. There is also a perfect compartment through the ski bag, and turned the carpet.
Engines.
Audi A6 begins with a selection of powerful and sophisticated and highly efficient four and six cylinder engines: two petrol and three TDI. They have powers of 130 kW (177 hp) to 220 kW (300 hp). They get their fuel by direct injection, the 3.0 TFSI uses a compressor to increase the range and the 2.0 TFSI and TDI work with turbochargers.
Each of these engines take advantage of the technologies in a modular platform Audi efficiency. Much has been invested to optimize the engines, particularly internal friction, in line with the innovative heating system brand management. Each unit operates in the energy recovery system, in combination with the start-stop system, regardless of transmission used.
The new Audi A6 sets the standard of efficiency in executive class. Throughout the entire model line, the consumption of fuel in the A6 was reduced to 19 percent over previous models - although performance has increased. The 2.0 TDI requires an average of just 4.9 liters of fuel per 100 km (48.00 U.S. mpg) and emits only 129 g CO2 per km (207.61 g / mile).
The naturally aspirated 2.8 FSI is equipped with AVS, in this case, acts on the intake valves. The accelerator can usually remain open, allowing the V6 to breathe freely. It has a power of 150 kW (204 hp) and reaches 280 Nm (206.52 lbs ft) of torque in the range of 5250-6500 rpm. Key figures (with multitronic): 0-100 km / h (0 to 62.14 mph) in 7.7 seconds, top speed 240 kmh consumption (149.13 mph) in the EU cycle of 7.4 liters per 100 km (31.79 U.S. mpg), 172 grams of CO2 per km (276.81 g / mile). This represents an improvement of 12 percent, despite the fact that the predecessor to deliver 10 kW (14 HP) less.
The most powerful petrol engine in the family A6 3.0 TFSI, and the mechanical loader is located in the V formed by 90-degree cylinder banks. The V6 offers 220 kW (300 hp) of power and 440 Nm (324.53 pounds ft) of torque, the latter at 2900-4500 rpm. A6 3.0 TFSI sprints from a standing to speed on the road back in 5.5 seconds and reaches a top speed electronically limited to 250 km / h (155.34 mph). It uses an average of 8.2 liters per 100 km (26.68 U.S. MPG) and emits 190 g CO2 per km (305.78 g / mile) - an advance of 13 percent over the previous model, which produces 213 kW (290 hp).
The most efficient engine in the new A6 2.0 TDI is being redeveloped. This four-cylinder unit develops 130 kW (177 hp). Its 380 Nm (280.27 pounds ft) of torque will be ready between 1750 and 2500 rpm. In conjunction with a manual gearbox, the Audi A6 from zero to 100 km / h (62.14 mph) in 8.7 seconds and a top speed of 228 km / h (141.67 mph). In the cycle of the EU, it requires only 4.9 liters per 100 km (48.00 U.S. MPG) and emit just 129 g CO2 per km (207.61 g / mile). This is a reduction of 13 percent of fuel consumption.
The new 3.0 TDI is represented by two versions of the A6 family. The two are distinguished by their low weight, low internal friction, ultra-high precision control of auxiliary units and highly sophisticated management system that provides thermal cooling for the crankcase and heads apart.
In the first version that generates 150 kilowatts V6 diesel (204 hp) and applies 400 Nm (295.02 pounds ft) of torque at low rpm 1250-3500. Mated to a multitronic, the A6 accelerates to 100 km / h (62.14 mph) in 7.2 seconds and reaches a top speed of 240 km / h (149.13 mph). Its average consumption is only 5.2 liters per 100 km, CO2 emissions of 137 grams per km (220.48 g / mile). Compared to the 140 kW (190 hp) predecessor, which represents an increase of 19 percent.
Top-of-the-line version of the 3.0 TDI delivers 180 kW (245 hp), which offers 500 Nm (368.78 pounds-ft) of torque between 1400 and 3250 rpm. Standard Sprint takes only 6.1 seconds and top speed is limited to 250 km / h (155.34 mph). On average, this is the best performance of the power plant diesel engine uses only 6.0 liters of fuel per 100 km (39.20 U.S. mpg) and emits 158 g CO2 per kilometer (254.28 g / mile). As such, it exceeds the previous engine, which reached 176 kW (240 hp), 16 percent.
Training.
Like its predecessor, the new A6 is also available in a wide range of transmissions. Depending on the version of the engine, these are front wheel drive and four wheel drive, six-speed manual gearbox, multitronic continuously variable, and seven-speed S tronic - at lightning speed dual-clutch is a new addition to a great series. Audi offers an optional paddle.
The transmissions are an important factor in the effectiveness of the new A6. They stand out because of their low internal friction, high performance, with their speed range ratio of dispersion is oriented to high speeds. Automatic transmissions have access to data of predictive route navigation systems and is integrated into the engine management system. The difference is in front of the clutch and just behind the engine. Therefore, the front axle on the A6 placed further forward, giving a long wheelbase and a balanced distribution axle load.
The four-cylinder TDI transmits its power to the front wheels. It comes standard with a manual transmission or, alternatively, the multitronic. These broadcasts are available for front-drive version of the ISP 2 0.8. The manual transmission will be available shortly after 150 kW (204 hp) 3.0 TDI. The FSI engine can also be combined with quattro permanent four-wheel drive and S tronic. The 3.0 TFSI and the 180 kW (245 hp) 3.0 TDI comes with a four-wheel drive, always in combination with the S tronic.
All versions of the new A6 Quattro last phase of the development of the permanent four-wheel drive with center differential ring gear. This system distributes power in a particularly flexible, dynamic way, while a compact and lightweight design. The basic conditions on the distribution of power between the front and rear axles is 40:60 - a sports feature on the rear-biased.
The new quattro driveline equipped with integrated torque-vectoring feature that recognizes when the wheels are inside of losing their grip in fast corners. Before that can happen, it slows the wheel very slightly - almost imperceptibly - to make more fluid handling and traction even stronger. Completing the top-of the range Audi Sport offers an optional differential that distributes power between the active rear wheels.
Chassis.
The chassis of the Audi A6 combines sporty precision with maximum comfort. Wheel of arms control and many other components are made of lightweight aluminum. Each front wheel is guided by five gun control, with the operation of self-trapezoidal-link suspension at the rear.
The alloy wheels are standard 16 or 17 inches in diameter, depending on the version of the engine. Audi four-wheel GmbH provide up to 20-inch wheels optional. Sizes ranging from 225/60 tires and 265/35. The tire pressure monitoring is standard connections, and some tires can be equipped with emergency features.
The four disc brakes - ventilated front - are generous in size and powerful. The brake light works on a principle of adaptation when the brakes are fully implemented, is to warn the traffic behind rapid pulse.
Is a revised power steering electro-mechanical drive, which works very effectively. Broad support it provides is based on speed. When the ratio of 16.1:1, the steering is direct and sporty, providing a precise feedback from the road. It works closely with the optional Audi lane-autopilot on, and also proved useful in braking when the car is just an outlet to the other side of the control pulses in this case, that will help the driver to steer in right direction.
Audi has equipped the new A6 with steel springs that provide a high level of comfort. Sports suspension and the S line sports suspension from quattro GmbH are the alternative options. Air suspension with four electronically controlled dampers are also available. The adaptive air suspension has been redesigned, with spring struts at the front air springs and shock absorbers separated and back. The system sets up the body of one of three levels. On the highway, lower your body, increase stability and reduce fuel consumption.
All front-wheel drive models of the A6 has an electronic stabilization program ESP with electronic limited slip differential on board. This software solution works like the function of torque vectoring in the process of Quattro, but it focuses only on the brake light inside front wheel. This ensures that braking sedan longer remain neutral in the fast corners and virtually eliminate understeer, improve adherence, and makes handling more dynamic.
Among the high-end solutions for the new Audi A6 is a dynamic processing system box. In its standard version, which controls the engine, power steering and automatic climate control. The driver can operate these components vary among the three types of "Comfort", "car", "dynamic", "individual" and "efficiency". For all models TFSI and TDI, "efficiency" of the work platform supports the style guide, which provides an optimum fuel consumption by changing the properties of various ship systems.
A6 customers can extend the system to include automatic transmission, adaptive air suspension, the ACC with Stop & Go, adaptive lights and ambient lighting options. Soon to come are the sport differential and dynamic steering, which varies with the ratio of the speed at which the car moves.
MSRP: See Dealer for Prices
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